There are splash pads and parks all around the Triangle as families, particularly those with young kids, love them. They help us beat the heat, are safer than a pool and accessible by many. Currently, we have to travel to Burlington, Pittsboro and Durham for this summer fun (and let's be honest-in NC, it could be a 3 season activity). It's about time we build a splash pad in Chapel Hill/Carrboro.

We know land is at a premium. Luckily we have many playgrounds and parks and can add this attraction there. How about Legion Park, the Community Center, Cedar Falls Park, Anderson Park or the new MLK park?

To be a family-friendly town, we need to invest in attractions for families. There are towns and cities around the country that are working on their infrastructure to support full lives for families. We have great schools-how about now we focus on extracurriculars? We see many multi-use large structures going up, with the latest approved on MLK/Estes. We don't need more tall buildings-we need places to safely gather to build community from birth through college and beyond. 

Having a local splash pad will draw families to our area. This supports the town and local businesses. It will also keep local families here to play, live and work.